Readings and film clips expose students to different facets of oppression including gender, ability/ableism, class, sexual orientation, race, and privilege. Students are pushed to engage the fact that at least one of these, if not multiple aspects, impacts each individual on a daily basis. They are then led to discover how we all have been socialized into believing these categories constitute a validated hierarchy within our society.

This course is designed to awaken students to a perception of life that they may be unaccustomed to engaging as well promoting diversity through mutual understanding. The impact of this class goes far beyond the end of the semester. Once one fully becomes aware of all of the different pieces associated with oppression in this nation, this course becomes a tool of interpretation, acceptance, and empathy in all of ones actions.